Iran · late 4th–early 3rd millennium B.C.

Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentslate 4th–early 3rd millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitlePin
MediumCopper alloy
Dimensions2.8 in. (7.11 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Datelate 4th–early 3rd millennium B.C.
Credit LineGift of Mr. F. Riyahi, 1997
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIran
Date Range4000 BC – 2000 BC

Provenance

RegionSouthwestern Iran

More metalwork-ornaments from the Iran tradition

S
ca. 9th century B.C.Stud
E
2nd–1st millennium B.C. (?)Earrings
RP
ca. 9th century B.C.Rosette pendant
S
ca. 9th century B.C.Stud
PI
1st millennium B.C.Pendant in the form of two addorsed horses
P
ca. 9th century B.C.Pin
FE
ca. 9th century B.C.Furniture element (?)
BF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Boss from a disc-headed pin
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327531